Chiefs 27–23 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.8% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.19 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.27 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+3.89 EPA): (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to DEN 3 for 29 yards (29-B.Roby)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 27–23 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 10–13 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 82-J.Heuerman INTERCEPTED by 21-E…
Game date: 2018-10-01

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 27–23 on 2018-10-01, overcoming Denver Broncos's 13–10 halftime lead. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +9.19 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	3	7	3	14	0	27
Denver Broncos	3	10	7	3	0	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

KCKansas City Chiefs

+3KC 24

KC 1

+3KC 28

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:38FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
KC 24
Score
0-3
(11:38) 8-B.McManus 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:07FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-3
(6:07) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:42TD
Patrick Mahomes
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 8
Score
9-3
(9:42) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:33XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-3
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:47TD
Royce Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
KC 14
Score
10-9
(6:47) 28-R.Freeman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:37XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
10-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:04FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
KC 16
Score
10-13
(:04) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:35FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
13-13
(9:35) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:09TD
PLP. Lindsay
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
13-19
(2:09) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-E.Murray, Defensive Offside, declined.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:05XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
13-20
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:52FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
KC 28
Score
13-23
(12:52) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:30TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
19-23
(6:30) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:27XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
20-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:43TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 4
Score
26-23
(1:43) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:39XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
27-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +9.19 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
2Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +8.46 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
3Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
4Royce Freeman · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5Demone Harris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
6Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7A. Janovich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
8P. Lindsay · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+9.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+3.89 EPA): (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to DEN 3 for 29 yards (29-B.Roby).

Biggest single play (-3.91 EPA): Case Keenum — (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 82-J.Heuerman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Murray at KC 43. 21-E.Murray to KC 43 for no gain (82-J.Heuerman).

Quarterback report card

Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +9.19 total EPA
Case Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	+0.131	+0.062
Offensive success rate	47.4%	46.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.173	-0.086
Rush EPA/play	+0.261	+0.351
Defensive EPA/play	-0.062	-0.131
Defensive success rate	53.3%	52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +4.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +12.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q2 9:42)
Denver Broncos — Royce Freeman (Q2 6:47)
Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay (Q3 2:09)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 6:30)
Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q4 1:43)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 11:38)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 6:07)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 0:04)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 9:35)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 12:52)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) 8-B.McManus 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 15 (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 9:33) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) 28-R.Freeman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 6:37) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 2:09) — (2:09) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-E.Murray, Defensive Offside, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 2:05) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 28 (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 6:27) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 1:39) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-D.Harris ran ob at DEN 11 for 35 yards. [WPA +23.9% · EPA +3.04]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 14-C.Sutton to KC 19 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by KC-50-J.Houston at KC 25. 50-J.Houston to KC 25 for no gain (72-G.Bolles). The Replay Official rev [WPA -17.1% · EPA -1.57]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman to KC 28 for 36 yards (38-R.Parker) [25-A.Watts]. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +1.87]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to DEN 3 for 29 yards (29-B.Roby). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.89]
Denver Broncos (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at DEN 36 for 12 yards (22-O.Scandrick). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +0.98]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 82-J.Heuerman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Murray at KC 43. 21-E.Murray to KC 43 for no gain (82-J.Heuerman). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.91]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to DEN 3 for 29 yards (29-B.Roby). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.89]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left tackle pushed ob at DEN 22 for 45 yards (24-A.Jones). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.53]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt to DEN 32 for 22 yards (31-J.Simmons). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 11:38 · KC 24 · Score 0-3
(11:38) 8-B.McManus 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 6:07 · DEN 15 · Score 3-3
(6:07) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 9:42 · DEN 8 · Score 9-3
(9:42) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 9:33 · DEN 15 · Score 10-3
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:47 · KC 14 · Score 10-9
(6:47) 28-R.Freeman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:37 · KC 15 · Score 10-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · KC 16 · Score 10-13
(:04) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 9:35 · DEN 3 · Score 13-13
(9:35) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 2:09 · KC 1 · Score 13-19
(2:09) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-E.Murray, Defensive Offside, declined.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 2:05 · KC 15 · Score 13-20
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 12:52 · KC 28 · Score 13-23
(12:52) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:30 · DEN 2 · Score 19-23
(6:30) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:27 · DEN 15 · Score 20-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:43 · DEN 4 · Score 26-23
(1:43) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:39 · DEN 15 · Score 27-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on 2018-10-01?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 27-23 in Week 4, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 27, Denver Broncos 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q2 9:42) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Freeman (Q2 6:47) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q3 2:09) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 6:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 1:43) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 11:38, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 6:07, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 9:35, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 12:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.8% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.19 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+3.89 EPA): (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to DEN 3 for 29 yards (29-B.Roby)..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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